1.How much does a web site cost? 
There are quite a few factors that are going to affect the ultimate cost of your web site. These factors include how many pages you are going to have, if you will sell products on your website, the graphic work involved, and if you will have Macromedia Flash work. You will also need web hosting and possibly domain name registration.    TOP

2.Do I need to hire a "local" web site designer? 
We create web sites for clients who are local as well as out of state. By using the Internet and email, it is possible to communicate effectively with clients in any area.    TOP

3.How long does it take to have a web site designed? 
The time frame is determined by the size of your web site, the amount of graphics/flash and complexity of your site design, and our current client design schedule.     TOP

4.What is a URL?
It stands for "universal resource locator". This is the address typed in to view your web page on the Internet. For example, you would type in http://www.hooverwebdesign.com to accessed our home page. Click here for more "terms"    TOP

5.What is a domain name?
A domain name is a specific web site address that you choose and register with with any Domain Registrar website, you can register any domain  that ends in .com .net .org .us .info .biz .ws .cc .tv .be .jp or .uk. Our domain name is "DacostaDesigns.com".     TOP

6.What is web hosting? 
Web hosting is a monthly fee that you pay to have your site accessible on the Internet. We provide hosting for our clients.     TOP

7.What is site maintenance? 
Maintenance is a fee paid monthly to keep your site updated with new content that you provide. Most good web sites have new content updated regularly.     TOP

8.I've made my decision - I want a web site. Now what do I do? 
If you have decided you want a web site or have any questions, simply fill out the estimate form to start the process.     TOP

9.Can I transfer existing web sites to DacostaDesigns.com?
Yes. Any existing site already on the web can be transferred to our server and maintained and/or updated by us, as long as you have full rights to your web page.    TOP

10.How do I make changes to my web site ?
We will make all requested changes and/or updates to your site.    TOP

11.Can I use my account for commercial purposes ?
Yes, you can use your account for commercial purposes. The World Wide Web has become a most efficient and cost effective means of making information available to the users of the internet.    TOP

12.How do I advertise my site on the internet ?
The standard method is to register your site with multiple search engines such as Yahoo. We will perform this service for you. The majority of these search engines offer free listings. A handful of them charge a small annual fee. We can review these services when your site is planned. If you like, you can also be registered with multiple link exchange and banner programs where your site is linked to from other sites. New and creative ways to "be seen" are springing up quickly.
Please remember that the internet should not be your sole source of marketing. All other forms of marketing should be considered as is appropriate for your business. We are committed to staying abreast with what's new and continue to search for any new methods to improve your visibility on the internet. When your account is opened we will choose which of these methods is best for your site.    TOP

13.How will people find my site?
On the average:
45% will hear about it from someone else.
25% will surf in from another site (not a search engine/directory).
20% will see your address (http://www.yourname.com) in newspaper, magazine and TV.
10% will find you from search engines, directories and "cool sites of the day".    TOP

14.How do I place an order ?
You can place an order for a web site or contact us from here 24 hours a day.    TOP

15.What are some of the benefits that a site on the Internet can offer?
Check out our 15 Reasons To Put Your Business On The Internet.    TOP

16.Am I involved in the design of the site? If so, how do I get to see it?
You are involved in every single step of the development process, from start to finish. We place your site at a temporary location on our server during all phases of the development. If you see something you don't like or something you want to change, you just contact us and we change it. The temp site will be updated each day, so you can see what has been done and what the site looks like during all stages of development. Its that easy.    TOP